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But the remaining order of business when the town’s 50-member legislature resumes its deliberations – as early as June 8 – includes passage of the most important item, Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree’s proposed budget for the 2027 Fiscal Year that begins July 1. The manager’s recommended spending plan, which he amended late last month, includes nearly a $3-million boost over the School Department budget for this year. While the town manager’s A STRONG PATRIOTIC VOICE: Amy Macauda sang the National Anthem at Riverside Cemetery without the use of a microphone last Saturday, May 23, during a ceremony honoring Saugus’ fallen heroes from all wars. She is the daughter of American Legion Post #210 Commander John Macauda. Please see inside for more photos and Memorial Day weekend coverage. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. 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Equal Housing Opportunity. recommendation carries considerable weight and there’s a strong pro-school spending among the current town meeting members, the School Department budget is expected to draw considerable discussion when members consider the budget. Town Meeting includes 15 new members this year, many of them who campaigned during last year’s town elections on increased funding for Saugus Public Schools as their top priority. In addition to Article 2 (what the town will raise and appropriate for the 2027 Fiscal Year), Town Meeting members will consider four other articles: –Article 17 – whether to increase water rates for residential and commercial users. –Article 18 – what money to raise and appropriate for the Water Enterprise Fund. –Article 19 – what money to raise and appropriate for the Sewer Enterprise Fund. –Article 20 – what money the town will vote to appropriate from the PEG (Public, Educational and Governmental) Access Enterprise Fund for operating the SaugusTV (cable television) studio. Town Meeting did not meet this week because of the Memorial Day holiday observed on Monday (May 25). Town Moderator Stephen N. Doherty told The Saugus Advocate this week that there were no plans to meet next Monday (June 1) because of some unfinished business related to some of the remaining articles. 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The game will TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 “We’re hoping to meet again on June 8th,” Doherty said. “That’s contingent upon the Board of Selectmen voting on the sewer rate and the Finance Committee completing its work. They are supposed to meet next Wednesday. If we don’t meet on the 8th, we will meet on the 15th” he said. Selectmen were scheduled to meet again at 7 pm next Tuesday (June 2). Prior to discussion of the sewer rates, selectmen usually meet with the town’s longtime consultant, The Abrahams Group LLC, which usually does a presentation on its recommended water and sewer rates and other options for the upcoming fiscal year. “We are trying to schedule a meeting, but a date has not begin at 4:10 p.m. This event will once again bring the MS community together for a powerful day of awareness, hope and fundraising in support of those impacted by this dreaded disease. Dario Pizzano, a 2003 Saugus American Little League Williamsport World Series hero, prebeen confirmed yet,” Board of Selectmen Chair Debra Panetta said just before the newspaper’s deadline. Panetta said selectmen still planned to meet next Tuesday night. Last year, selectmen approved a 5 percent increase in the sewer rate for the second consecutive year. Town Meeting members voted 38-5 in support of a 6 percent increase in the water rate last year. Big night for Parlante Precinct 2 Town Meeting Member Matthew Parlante walked out of Session 3 of the Annual Town Meeting last week (May 18) with a huge smile. He was happy about what would easily be his best night since getting elected as a Town Meeting member back in 2023. sides over everything connected with the charity as its longtime MS4MS Director of Fundraising. Fans attending the game through MS4MS will be seated in a dedicated section of Fenway Park — with plans to turn the entire area orange in support of MS awareness. For tickParlante introduced several warrant articles during his first two years as a Town Meeting member. All of his measures failed. He had two more articles fail last week. But two other articles he initiated passed on unanimous voice votes as did the amendment he offered to support an article introduced by Selectmen Anthony Cogliano and Michael Serino to support a 13-member Town Meeting Charter Review Committee. Members voted 41-6 in support of creating the committee. “I made the amendment to Mike Serino’s charter review committee to have town meeting members picked by lottery rather than his original idea which was for each precinct to elect one person. My amendment passed as well et information, check out the website at the end of this piece. Leading up to the June 13 game, MS4MS will be featured on NESN’s pregame show the night before prior to the first game of the Texas series. Jared Carrabis, another Saugus native, is also planning to promote the fundraiser on his popular Secas the article,” Parlante noted later. “I feel really good about tonight,” Parlante said, adding that it was very satisfying to have colleagues finally vote in support of one of his warrant articles. Members voted unanimously in support of Article 42, a measure that Parlante initiated to create an 11-member Bylaw Review Committee. They also approved by unanimous voice vote Article 44, which Parlante authored as a new bylaw prohibiting the placement and operation of cryptocurrency automated teller machines (ATMs) and virtual currency kiosks. Parlante said he was able to confirm four active listings of cryptocurrency ATMs in Saugus. They are located at Stop & Shop on Main Street, Nasty Nonni’s on Main Street, tion 10 podcast that’s dedicated to serving Red Sox Nation and beyond in the baseball world. Following the Saturday game against the Rangers, MS4MS supporters will be invited to continue the celebration at the popular Cask ‘n Flagon sports CVS on Broadway and Speedway on Broadway. The bylaw would need approval by the state Attorney General’s Office before it becomes effective. He noted that several communities in the state have already taken steps to ban the machines because of problems they encountered in their communities. Parlante cited the case ofHaverhill, which earlier this year adopted its own regulations after reported local scam losses, including reports of more than $1 million in crypto scam losses across 33 incidents in 2024 and 2025. “It prohibits anyone from installing, operating, maintaining, hosting, or allowing a cryptocurrency ATM or virtual currency kiosk in Saugus. Existing machines would have to be removed within sixty days, and violations would be subject to a $300 daily fine per device,” Parlante said. “This is not anti-technology, and it is not anti-crypto. People who want to lawfully buy or sell cryptocurrency still have other ways to do that. This article focuses only on cash-to-cryptomachines in public locations, because those machines are being used as the final step in scams that can wipe out someone’s savings before police ever have a realistic chance to intervene,” he said. “At the end of the day, this is a simple question: do we want to leave these machines in place and wait until more residents are harmed, or do we want to act now, the way other Massachusetts communities already have? I believe Saugus should act now to protect residents, especially seniors, from a type of fraud that is growing, fast-moving, and very difficult to reverse once it happens.” ׉ 7cassandra://yTPOSG9gFpz7xLqKnQVXYuUDwXcp9-AVlS6fZK99dIA6`jU.\^D^׉E THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 29, 2026 Page 3 FUNDRAISER | FROM PAGE 2 bar and restaurant, located across the street from Fenway Park on the corner of Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street. This postgame event will include raffl es and a signature orange-theme drink. NUTRL, an alcohol beverage company, will be on hand to pass out samples of their products. Proceeds from this daylong fundraiser on June 13 will go to support MS4MS’s mission of raising awareness, funding research and assisting families affected by Multiple Sclerosis. Two days later, on June 15, the MS4MS Fundraiser will head once again to the Belmont Country Club to host a round of golf. There will be a wide range of participants, including many associated with Boston sports teams. There will be no spectators on the course, but fans may purchase tickets for the banquet afterwards at 5 p.m. All proceeds will be divided among the John Hopkins MS Research Center; UCLA Health MS Research Center; Multiple Sclerosis at Massachusetts General Hospital and individuals directly impacted by MS who are in need of fi nancial support. Those interested in purchasing tickets for the game or the golf banquet can go to www.MS4MS. org and click on “Events” at the top of the page, before scrolling down to the Fenway Park link or the golf outing link right below it. Donations are also welcome on the site. Saugus native and longtime MS4MS Director of Fundraising Dario Pizzano was fl anked by MS4MS CEO and Founder Sam Greenberg (right) and Red Sox VP of Scouting and Integration Gus Quattlebaum (left) during last year’s MS4MS Fundraiser at Fenway Park. The charitable event, which raises money for Multiple Sclerosis, will be at Fenway again on June 13 for the fourth year in a row. (Courtesy photo) Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ Saugus native and longtime MS4MS Director of Fundraising Dario Pizzano posed with his wife Samantha during last year’s MS4MS Fundraiser at Fenway Park. The charitable event, which raises money for Multiple Sclerosis, will be at Fenway again on June 13 for the fourth year in a row. (Courtesy photo) * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD The MS4MS charitable team was with Fox baseball commentator Ken Rosenthal before last year’s MS4MS fundraising game at Fenway Park. The charity, which raises money for Multiple Sclerosis, will be at Fenway again on June 13 for the fourth year in a row. 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One of the youngest teams head coach Steve Almquist has coached found itself needing wins late just to keep playing. The Sachems responded. Now, Saugus softball is headed back to the state tournament. Baseball closed its season honoring a senior class that helped establish a foundation for the program, while several Sachem student-athletes also earned recognition away from competition for excellence in academics, athletics and leadership. SOFTBALL BATTLES THROUGH PRESSURE, EARNS POSTSEASON SPOT Saugus softball is tournament bound for the 10th straight season. berth with a convincing 14-2 victory over Swampscott in a win-or-go-home scenario, finishing the regular season 10-10 after winning two of their final three games. “In a must-win or go-home scenario, the kids rose to the occasion and took care of business,” Almquist said. The offense exploded for 17 hits, showcasing the balanced attack that steadily developed throughout the season. It took a few innings for Saugus to get rolling. The Sachems led only 2-1 entering the fourth before the bats erupted. Sydney Deleidi singled and Ari Chianca walked before Angie Dow ripped a tworun double down the left-field line to help spark a five-run inning. “Once the dust settled we found ourselves on top with a 7-2 lead,” Almquist said. That proved 50 more than enough support for freshman ace Sofia McCarrier. McCarrier dominated, tossing a complete game while allowing just two runs on two hits with six strikeouts. “Swampscott never was able to mount any type of offensive threat,” Almquist said. The offense continued piling on. Deleidi delivered one of her best performances of the season, going 4-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored. Chianca finished 3-for-3 with two runs. Aubrey Demonte added two hits and three RBIs. Layla Demonte doubled and drove in two. Dow finished with a double and two RBIs. Freshman Izzy Cantrell, recently called up from JV, delivered a memorable moment by ripping a double over the center fielder’s head for her first varsity hit. Hannah Strout, Julia Strout, Alannah Duong, Jenna O’Donnell and McCarrier all contributed offensively. “I couldn’t be happier for the kids for making the state tournament,” Almquist said. “This is the youngest team we’ve fielded during my time here.” The youth movement showed throughout the season. The Sachems regularly relied on eighth graders Hannah Strout, Aubrey Demonte and Jenna O’Donnell, freshmen McCarrier and Cantrell, plus underclassmen spread throughout the lineup. “Credit to the kids as well as my amazing coaching staff for all of the hard work they have put in,” Almquist said. Earlier in the week, Saugus nearly pulled off a major upset against Division 1 power Peabody before falling 8-3. The Sachems battled. Layla Demonte and McCarrier opened the second inning with backto-back singles. Lani Perez added an RBI single. Sophomore Alannah Duong delivered perhaps the biggest swing of the day, blasting her first home run of the season over the left-field fence. McCarrier and O’Donnell split pitching duties and combined to keep Saugus competitive deep into the game. “We went toe to toe with them giving them everything they could handle,” Almquist said. Then came Swampscott. Then came the celebration. Ten straight tournament appearances. Baseball seniors finish strong, Crawford delivers gem Saugus baseball closed its season at 9-11 but not before one final memorable performance from its senior leadership group. On senior night — played on the road while serving as the home team against Peabody — Brayden Crawford delivered one of the strongest outings of his career. Crawford threw a complete game victory with 13 strikeouts while allowing just one run and six hits. He also helped create the tying run in the sixth inning by getting on base and eventually scoring on a passed ball. Later, Eli Fialho delivered the decisive blow with a two-run single that scored Nathan Soroko and Jordan Rodriguez. Donny Santostefano and Garret Peavey also added hits. The win highlighted a senior class that leaves behind a significant legacy. 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A baseball tournament involving Challenger Baseball ROUNDUP | FROM PAGE 4 • Brayden Crawford, who will continue his baseball career at Colby College. • Nathan Soroko, who will play baseball at Colby-Sawyer. • Jordan Rodriguez, who plans to study business at Coastal Carolina. • Chris Mazin, who will study business at UMass Amherst. • David Perez, who will continue football at UMass Dartmouth. • Brendan Conte, who will attend Bunker Hill Community College. The Sachems closed the season with an 11-2 loss to Essex Tech but leave behind a group of seniors who helped carry the program forward. teams from the area will start at 9 a.m. At 11 a.m. the opening ceremony and parade of athletes will take place, emceed by Boston Celtics announcer Eddie Palladino. Gerry Agganis will throw out the fi rst pitch. Nancy Kerrigan, a former Olympics medalist in figure skating, will take part in the opening ceremony and will be available to meet and greet those in attendance. Other former Olympics medalists, including athletes who competed in this year’s Winter Olympics, will also participate. The Olympic athletes will be honored during the opening ceremony. Entertainment will start on the stage at 10 a.m. and will The Lynn Challenger Baseball team will take part in a tournament at World Series Park in Saugus on September 26. (Courtesy photo to The Saugus Advocate) be provided by the Saugus High School Chorus, the MemOLYMPICS DAY | SEE PAGE 12 SACHEM ATHLETES HONORED FOR EXCELLENCE Several Saugus student-athletes also earned recognition recently for accomplishments beyond wins and losses. Jordan Rodriguez and Peyton DiBiasio represented Saugus at the Northeast Conference Scholar Athlete Banquet, which honors student-athletes for excellence in academics, athletics, leadership and community involvement. 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Guy Moley, the man behind local charity car shows, Michelle Naing of Saugus waits for the parade with her four-year-old daughter Sophie and their 13-year-old Mini-Dotson Cooper. David Savoie, a local member and leader of the World War II reenactors PARADE GRAND MARSHAL: Saugus American Legion Senior Vice Commander Joseph Dion waved to the crowd as he passed Veterans Park, riding in a jeep accompanied by World War II reenactors. Dion shared co-grand marshal honors with his wife, the late Debra A. Dion-Faust. (Saugus Advocate Photos by Mark E. Vogler) Longtime Saugus graves officer Randy Briand led the parade. HONORING THE FALLEN: A Saugus resident awaited the parade’s arrival at Veterans Park. arranged to have a collection of classic cars in the parade. 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It is also the traditional date of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, since its purpose was to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers with floral wreaths and bouquets. The name changed to Memorial Day as it became a day to remember all those who died in military service, and observances included ceremonies and other activities in addition to the placing of flowers on the graves. One hundred years after it was first observed in 1868, the date was changed to the last Monday in May. We have a blue moon to look forward to on Sunday! The first full moon of the month was May 1, and we will be finishing out the month with a second full moon. Of course that means we will have to be very patient waiting to observe the full moon of June, often called the strawberry moon. The floral symbol of the Saugus Garden Club is the iris, blooming in its glory this week. There are 300 different iris species, and breeders have produced thousands of varieties. But the club’s logo shows a bearded iris. About 40-50 iris species fall into this category. The “beard” is a fuzzy looking line of trichomes, which serves as a nectar guide, leading pollinators down inside the blossom, and also working very efficiently to brush pollen off as the bees move about within the flower. These irises are among the oldest garden flowers, and hybridization began before the current system of botanical nomenclature was established. It is not always clear what the ancestors of some iris varieties were, or even what countries were actually their native range, although most are from Eurasia. Iris flowers have a distinctive form in which there are 6 colorful parts that many websites call petals, but botanists would call them tepals. This term is used when petals and sepals are very similar. As with tulips 3 of them are actual petals and the 3 slightly lower ones are sepals. Unlike the tulip flower, in which they all curve upward, in iris they take 2 forms: The petals point upward and are called standards, while the 3 sepals droop downward or outward and are known as falls. In previous centuries, the standards were often called “sails.” The ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow was known as Iris, and this is the origin of the plant’s name. Wherever she walked, flowers supposedly sprang from the ground. Iris flowers bloom in almost every color of the rainbow. ‘Firebreather’ iris is a bright orange with a deeper orange beard. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) In Saugus, bearded irises usually bloom in late May and early June. Some white ones in my garden have been blooming now for about a week, bent down by the weight of Pure white ‘Immortality’ iris is blooming now and will rebloom in fall. (Photo courtesy of Laura Eisener) water in last Sunday’s rain, but now propped up and still blooming well. 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Vogler Good morning, Saugus I wonder how many of the town’s young people – schoolage kids from the Elementary School grades all the way up to High School – know the story of Army Staff Sergeant Arthur Frederick DeFranzo, the Saugus soldier who received the Medal of Honor posthumously for sacrificing his life on the battlefield in World War II in an extraordinary display of courage and selfless service to country. Every student whoever attended Saugus Public Schools should be familiar with the Citation which led to DeFranzo’s Medal of Honor: “For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life, above and beyond the call of duty, on 10 June 1944, near Vaubadon, France. As scouts were advancing across an open field, the enemy suddenly opened fire with several machineguns and hit 1 of the men. S/Sgt. DeFranzo courageously moved out in the open to the aid of the wounded scout and was himself wounded but brought the man to safety. Refusing aid, S/Sgt. DeFranzo reentered the open field and led the advance upon the enemy. There were always at least 2 machineguns bringing unrelenting fire upon him, but S/ their lives so that we would have the freedom to do this at the cemetery every year. It’s a shame that people can’t come out for an hour to honor these heroes. People just don’t appreciate the enormous sacrifices the military has made over the years. They just take it for granted.” The low turnout was most conspicuous among the town’s young people. Other than the Saugus High School marching band, the four high school Junior ROTC units from out of town and a handful of kids marching in the parade and a few kids with their parents hanging out at Veterans Park, I didn’t observe a lot of young people. Especially in the cemetery. The irony is that more people and more kids showed up in the rain last year. In his speech at the cemetery, A MEMORIAL DAY SALUTE: Chaplain (Major) Scott McGowan, the keynote speaker at this year’s Saugus Memorial Day Ceremonies, and members of the Lynn English High School MCJROTC stood at attention as a bugler played Taps at Riverside Cemetery last Saturday. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) Sgt. DeFranzo kept going forward, firing into the enemy and 1 by 1 the enemy emplacements became silent. While advancing he was again wounded, but continued on until he was within 100 yards of the enemy position and even as he fell, he kept firing his rifle and “ADVENTURE AWAITS” is a 16x20 inch acrylic painting of a seascape with crashing wave bringing the energy of a new adventure. The painting is for and dedicated to Maureen Whitcomb, who graduated from UMass Lowell magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science of Business Administration degree. She graduated with her son Bryce, the last of her four quadruplets to earn a bachelor’s degree from UMass Lowell. CONGRATULATIONS, Maureen! (Photo and painting courtesy of Joanie Allbee, AKA “The sketch Artist”) waving his men forward. When his company came up behind him, S/Sgt. DeFranzo, despite his many severe wounds, suddenly raised himself and once more moved forward in the lead of his men until he was again hit by enemy fire. In a final gesture of indomitable courage, he threw several grenades at the enemy machinegun position and completely destroyed the gun. In this action, S/Sgt. DeFranzo lost his life, but by bearing the brunt of the enemy fire in leading the attack, he prevented a delay in the assault which would have been of considerable benefit to the foe, and he made possible his company’s advance with a minimum of casualties. The extraordinary heroism and magnificent devotion to duty displayed by S/Sgt. DeFranzo was a great inspiration to all about him, and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces.” I wonder how many of those Saugus school kids who know DeFranzo’s story truly appreciate what he and the rest of Saugus’ fallen have done over the years. Probably very few of them actually care, judging from the low turnout for last Saturday’s Annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Saugus Veterans Council Commander Steve Castinetti was visibly upset with the turnout at the Veterans’ Lot in Riverside Cemetery after the conclusion of the ceremony. He was so upset that he asked me to call him earlier this week to express his disappointment publicly. “Every year, we’ve been able to cover every single veteran’s grave in the veterans lot before the ceremony,” Castinetti said of the ceremonial practice of a person standing at each grave and picking up the miniature American flag and holding it until the end of the ceremony. “But this year, the turnout for the ceremony in the cemetery was so bad, I don’t think we were able to cover half of the graves. And I’m really disappointed in the turnout by the residents of Saugus. If we didn’t have all of the out-oftown groups that we had this year, we probably wouldn’t have been able to cover 20 percent of the graves,” Castinetti continued. “It’s a sad commentary if we can’t honor the sacrifice of the people who gave Castinetti emphasized the significance of this most solemn of American holidays. “Memorial Day reminds us that freedom has never been free. Every cross in a military cemetery, every folded flag handed to a grieving family, every name etched into a memorial represents a life given in service to something greater than oneself,” Castinetti said. “As we reflect on 250 years of American history, we must remember that the strength of this nation has never come solely from its wealth or power. It comes from the character of its people – ordinary Americans willing to do extraordinary things in defense of liberty,” he said. “The men and women we honor today were not seeking glory. They were sons and daughters, mothers and fathers, friends and neighbors. They had dreams, families and futures. Yet, they accepted the burden of service so that others might live in peace and freedom. Their sacrifice places a responsibility on all of us.” Saugus United Parish Food Pantry The Saugus United Parish Food Pantry will be open today (Friday, May 29) from 9:30-11 a.m. at 50 Essex St. in the basement of Cliftondale CongregaTHE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 9 ׉ 7cassandra://-QE7Dau4FrmHEL1ntuHuOXmo8upjxcubrj9ctNjYZdQ9`jU.\^D^׉ETHE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 29, 2026 Page 9 line of “An Extra Shout Out.” No more than a paragraph; anything longer might lend itself to a story and/or a photo. Countdown til Saugus celebrates America’s 250th Here’s an updated report Saugus resident Paul Kenworthy introduced speakers at the 2026 Memorial Day Service for the Sons of Union Veterans General Lander Post 5 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn on May 21. The post has held a memorial and flower laying ceremony annually. Kenworthy was the MC at the event, with statements given by several post members and a guest speaker, as well as the induction of a new member this year. The SUV is comprised of descendants of Civil War veterans. (Courtesy photo of Laura Eisener) SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 8 tional Church. The food pantry welcomes all neighbors facing food insecurity on Friday mornings. Volunteers are also welcome. Please call the Food Pantry Office at 781-233-2663 or go to the website (cliftondalecc. org) for details. Last Legion Breakfast of the season Friday If you haven’t yet sampled a hearty breakfast on Friday mornings at the American Legion Post 210 at 44 Taylor St. in Saugus, today (May 29) is your last chance for the 2025-26 season. Doors open at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast served from 8-9 a.m. for an $8 donation. Veterans who cannot afford the donation may be served free. This week’s “Shout Outs” We received nominations from these readers: Sue Fleming: “I would like to ‘Shout Out’ the 4th grade students and teachers from the Belmonte Steam Academy who participated in the Pen Pal program with seniors from the Saugus Senior Center. Letters have been exchanged since last fall, ending with an in-person meeting with a pizza party and the seniors and students getting a chance to meet each other and talk. The letter writing was a fantastic opportunity for all! I am planning on participating again next year. Thanks to everyone involved.” Elizabeth Amico: “A ‘shout out’ for Lisa Poto “Lisa has spent the last fifteen years hostessing the Saugus Library Book Club and as a long time member, and with many other members past and present, we want to thank her for her years of providing a welcoming discussion group that has enriched our lives. “Thank you Lisa.” Want to “Shout Out” a fellow Saugonian? This is an opportunity for our paper’s readers to single out – in a brief mention – remarkable acts or achievements by Saugus residents or an act of kindness or a nice gesture. Just send an email (mvoge@comcast.net) with a mention in the subject from the Saugus 250th Celebration Committee: The Saugus 250th Celebration Committee is putting some of the final touches on the event. We have started to hear from precincts that will be submitting a patriotic decorative truck and hope to continue to hear from more in the next week or two! The committee will be doing a spot with SCTV that will have a lot of information on the event itself, so watch out for it! Again, Saugus has a rich history in its role in the Revolutionary War. We have a very hard working committee, however we need volunteers for the event! If you can help out on the 4th, overseeing children’s games, serving food, etc. let us know. America’s 250th Celebration is just five weeks away! It will be observed locally at the Saugus Iron Works, Saturday July 4th. Noon to 4 pm. There will be speeches by Parson Roby, General George Washington and reenactment of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There will be entertainment, children’s games played back in the 1700’s, and an old fashioned community get-together and BBQ! We are looking forward to the 10 precincts entering a patriotic decorated vehicle! Join us for a funfilled historical event celebrating our Founding Fathers who created our country’s democratic form of government. If you want more information or have questions, email ccriley@ comcast.net. June 6 Blood Drive at Legion Hall Saugus American Legion Post 210 is hosting its Memorial Blood Drive on June 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Cpl. Scott J. Procopio & Capt. William Shoemaker American Legion Post Hall at 44 Taylor St. Please call the Red Cross (1-800-733-2767) to schedule an appointment. Touch A Truck on June 7 The Blessed Sacrament Church at 14 Summer St. will be hosting a Touch A Truck Event SAVE THE DATE! Saugus will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on Saturday July 4th, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. Please read “The Sounds of Saugus” for more details. (Courtesy graphic to The Saugus Advocate) on June 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Tiger Institute who will be doing a karate demonstration. There will also be a police K9 demonstration. There will be all sorts of trucks and vehicles for kids to touch and check out. There will be raffles, food and beverages. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. This will mark the seventh year for Moms Cancer Fighting Angels’ involvement in the event. Saugus Democrats meet June 10 The next meeting of the Saugus Democratic Town Committee is Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. at SaugusTV offices at 30 Main St. Parking is in front of the building or across the street. Entrance is via the side door. Elks to hold Narcan program June 15 The Saugus-Everett Elks Drug Awareness Committee is holding a Narcan presentation at the Saugus-Senior Center on Monday, June 15, at 10 a.m., at 466 Central St. in Saugus. This is an hour-long free event. Drug overdose is the leading cause of death in the United States. Witness the benefits of Narcan and its many uses. Samples will be shown to all present. Don’t miss out on this event. Light refreshments will be served. Upcoming events at the Saugus Public Library Here are a few interesting programs worth checking out at the Saugus Public Library: Laura Eisener offered this report: “Natural World”, a beautiful exhibit of photographs by Jordan Lavine, graces the walls of the reading room at Saugus Public Library. 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Because such claims arise and are enforced under Massachusetts law by the state’s Division of Medical Assistance, state law and administrative practices are of most immediate concern to the general public and to elder law attorneys. The Massachusetts statute specifi es that the state shall recover all MassHealth (Medicaid) benefits paid on a recipient’s behalf where the recipient was age 55 or over as of the time of receipt and the services were provided after October 1, 1993. Federal law mandates such recovery as the federal government reimburses the Commonwealth of Massachusetts approximately 50 cents for every dollar expended for such benefi ts. Massachusetts will recoup all MassHealth benefi ts paid on the recipient’s behalf, regardless of the service for which it was paid and regardless of whether the recipient lived in the community or was institutionalized in a long-term care facility. It is irrelevant whether the payments were for nursing home care, prescription drugs, hospitalization for a particular illness, a Medicare co-payment for an indigent elder picked up by MassHealth or visiting nurse services to keep the elder at home. You should also note that MassHealth can seek recovery for the cost of care received at any age while you were permanently institutionalized. This would include repayment for services paid by MassHealth while you were in a nursing home. Since 1989, the general rule in Massachusetts has been that a creditor of the estate must bring his or her claim by filing suit within one year of the decedent’s death, or the claim is barred. Even after the year has passed, however, the Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) can still protect its claim by fi ling it within four months of the fi duciary’s appointment. In short, the crucial deadline for Medicaid claims is the later of one year from the date of death or four months from the fi duciary’s appointment. The DMA would bring suit against the estate’s Personal Representative in a court of competent jurisdiction. The DMA’s chosen forum is the Boston Municipal Court. Our state legislature twenty two years ago had worked extremely hard in repealing previous legislation promulgated by the Romney administration which in eff ect expanded estate recovery to include assets beyond the decedent’s probate estate. The law had always provided that only assets that were in the MassHealth recipient’s name at the time of his or her death were subject to estate recovery (i.e. the recipient’s probate estate). The Romney administration sought to expand estate recovery to include virtually all property interests possessed by the MassHealth recipient at the time of his or her death such as life insurance, life estates, jointly owned property, living trusts, tenants by the entirety, IRA’s, 401(k)’s, etc. (all asset types that avoid probate). The Romney administration’s new expanded recovery rules were slated to take eff ect on January 1, 2004. Subsequently, the state legislature delayed implementation until July 1 of 2004 as a result of heightened pressure from many elder lobbyist groups, the Mass Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the elderly population itself. Our state legislature then went a step further by repealing the expanded estate recovery provisions altogether. As of this writing, there is no indication that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts will be expanding estate recovery to include all assets the MassHealth recipient had an interest in at the time of his or her death in addition to his or her probate assets. MassHealth will not seek recovery if your probate estate is $25,000 or less. There are also several hardship exceptions to estate recovery which are important to keep in mind. The bottom line is to avoid probate at all costs if you or a loved one has been receiving MassHealth benefi ts. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certifi ed Public Accountant, Certifi ed Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 11 forge and slitting mill at Saugus Ironworks, the old stone church in Boylston, MA with the US fl ag refl ected in the water, views of Acadia National Park in Maine, and many others taken throughout the seasons. Bird lovers will enjoy a bald eagle seeming to howl at the moon, a camoufl aged owl in a tree trunk, and many more. Other subjects include pollinators among blossoms and other wildlife. This display will run throughout May and June - be sure to get over and see it! • See Jonah Knight perform a magic show and facilitate a Dungeons and Dragons game! Please join us on Monday, June 22, at 4 p.m. in the Brooks Room. Suitable for fi fth grade and up; registration required. SAVE Annual Meeting June 16 Saugus Action Volunteers for the Environment will hold its 53rd Annual Meeting & Dinner on June 16 at 7 p.m. at Magia’s Restaurant & Bar (126 Newbury St., Danvers). A social time will be held at 6:30 p.m. The program will feature a brief business meeting, stewardship award, guest speaker, raffl es and an update on SAVE activities. The guest speaker will be Kirstie Pecci, Executive Director of Just Zero, a national zero waste, nonprofi t organization, who will be presenting on the topic “Massachusetts: Time to Change our Solid Waste System.” The Dinner Buff et will include fresh garden salad, penne with pomodoro, baked haddock, chicken parmigiana, vegetable, rolls and butter, dessert, coff ee and tea. Free parking is available on-site, and the facility is ADA accessible. Tickets are $38 per person payable by check or Venmo (@ SAVE-org) as soon as possible, but no later than June 1. Mail checks payable to “SAVE, Saugus” to SAVE Treasurer, Mary Kinsell, 11 Sunnyside Avenue, Saugus, MA 01906. Complete your forms online (https:// forms.gle/KEYAU8CUnAWhoxQEA). SAVE was founded in 1973 to promote a better quality of life in Saugus through environmental concern and action. Sa nr Sa a y Senior Seni by Jim Miller The Letter Your Loved Ones Will Treasure Dear Savvy Senior, I want to leave something meaningful for my children and grandchildren, beyond just money or property. I’ve heard about “legacy letters,” but I don’t really know what they are or how to start one. Can you help? --Legacy Seeker Dear Seeker, You’re asking a wonderful question. A legacy letter – sometimes called an ethical will – is a personal note to your loved ones where you can share your values, life lessons, cherished memories, hopes, and guidance. Unlike a traditional will, which focuses on legal matters, a legacy letter comes straight from the heart. Why write one? Many people think a legacy is just money or property. But often, it’s your words, values, and life lessons that leave the deepest mark. A legacy letter gives your family something to hold onto – your stories, your traditions, and the experiences that shaped who you are. Children and grandchildren often return to these letters for comfort, guidance, or inspiration long after you’re gone. In many ways, it becomes an emotional last will and testament, answering some of the most important questions about your life. A legacy letter can also help explain the “why” behind your estate plan in a personal, thoughtful way. While a will handles the legal and fi nancial details, a legacy letter adds context – why you made certain decisions or what you hope your loved ones will do with what you leave behind. That added perspective can ease misunderstandings, strengthen family connections, and leave a lasting sense of closeness. Getting started Take a moment to refl ect on what matters most to you. Consider asking yourself: What values or principles have guided my life? What moments or experiences am I most grateful for? What mistakes or regrets taught me the most? How do I hope to be remembered by my loved ones? What lessons, advice, or guidance do I want to leave for my family? Which family traditions, stories, or dreams do I want future generations to carry forward? Keep it personal and sincere. You can write one letter or several for diff erent family members. Most letters run one to three pages, though there’s no strict rule. If you’d like a little guidance as you get started, Trust & Will has a free legacy letter writing guide with step-by-step prompts to help you organize your thoughts and begin writing. You can fi nd it at trustandwill.com/learn/legacy-letter-writing-guide. If writing isn’t your thing, consider creating a legacy video. Speak directly to your loved ones, sharing stories, guidance, and heartfelt refl ections. Most smartphones now record high-quality video and sound, making it easy to create, store, and share. A video captures your voice, expressions, and surroundings in a way that a letter simply can’t. Storing and sharing Keep letters or videos in a safe, easy-to-find spot. Physical letters can go in a secure fi le, safe, or with your attorney, while digital fi les can be backed up to the cloud or an external drive. You can share them now or wait until later, after you’re gone. Be sure to include instructions in your will so family members know where to fi nd them. When it comes down to it, a legacy letter or video is truly the heart behind your will. It gives you the chance to share your values, tell your stories, and even explain the intentions behind your estate plan, leaving your loved ones with words that will matter long after you are gone. Written with generosity, empathy, and positivity, a few thoughtful pages or a short video can create an emotional imprint that money alone cannot provide. Send your questions or comments to questions@savvysenior.org, or to Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070. nior ior ׉ 7cassandra://GkQV_vGFdfgndEl-gP2trBLS1gLABrjWEmV7gm79bWU1`jU.\^D^׉E}THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 29, 2026 Page 11 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www.thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Deangelis, David Sorrentino, Rachel A Joseph M. Maestranzi BUYER2 Deangelis, Anthony SELLER1 334-336 Lincoln Ave Rt Sorrentino, Rachel A in Saugus, he was the son of the late Ezio and Margaret (Meaney) Maestranzi. An accountant for many years with Charles Benton Company, Joe was an avid gardener, weather enthusiast, and history buff. He also enjoyed cooking, classic movies and 60’s music. He will be remembered by many for his kindness, generosity, strong work ethic, great sense of humor, and most of all devotion to family. Along with his wife, he is O f Peabody, formerly of Lynn and Saugus. Age 74, died unexpectedly on April 16th at Salem Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Ann Murphy with whom he shared 48 years of marriage. Born in Boston and raised SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 Summer Track Camp 2026 coming The Saugus Sachems Youth Summer Track Camp 2026 is about a month away. This vibrant program, now in its 21st year, is where student athletes from a wide range of ages come together to listen well, work hard and have fun! They will be guided by veteran coach Christopher Tarantino, his coaches, counselors and alumni, as well as current middle and high school track team members. Participants work on social and team building skills, as well as setting individual and survived by his cherished son, Matthew of Peabody. He was the brother of John Maestranzi of Saugus, Rita Zubricki and her husband Steve of Lynn, Anne Maestranzi of Lynn, Jeanne Maestranzi of Lynn, Paul Maestranzi and his wife Cherie of Lynn, Edward Maestranzi of Lynn, Barbara Tenateam goals, all while learning the fundamentals and/or the advanced techniques of this dynamic sport, track and field. Cost: $350 first year, returning $300, $250 if 4th+ year in summer program; includes pasta dinner, t-shirt, uniform and entry into Summer Showdown. Subtract $50 from cost if returning with uniform. For any questions, further information or to register, please contact Coach Christopher Tarantino (Coach T) at 781854-6778 or christophertarantino24@gmail.com. Here’s what parents and participants need to know: Who: five to 18 years old. SELLER2 Deangelis, Jayson Sorrentino, Lorenzo S OBITUARY glia and her husband Bill of Danvers, Janet Maestranzi of Saugus and the late Daniel Maestranzi. Joe is survived by brother-in-law Bernard Murphy and his wife Joanne of Arizona and sister-in-law Noreen Murphy of Chelsea. He was the brother-in-law of the late Richard Murphy. Mr. Maestranzi was the uncle of many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis,TN. At the request of the family, services for Mr. Maestranzi were private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Willfred “Bill” F. Hixon O week. July 6–9 – second formal week. July 10 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – makeup practice (if necessary). July 10 – 6 p.m. – Pasta Dinner at Prince Pizzeria. July 11 – 9 a.m. – in-house meet at Serino Stadium. July 13 – 16 – retrain week. July 18 – Summer Showdown in Cranston, R.I. July 22 – wrap up. f Saugus. Age 96, died on Wednesday, May 13th. He was the husWhere: Belmonte Track. When: 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. June 22–26 – final registration week/returning athlete training. June 29–July 3 – first formal and old tools. Mr. Hixon is survived by his daughter, Lois E. Hixon of Saugus as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Willfred F. Hixon, Jr. and five siblings, Donald, Herb and Brent Hixon, Florence Browning and Beverly Fonokalofi. In lieu of flowers, donations band of the late Frieda (Anthony) Hixon. Born in Everett and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mr. Hixon was the son of the late Willfred and Blanche (Wells) Hixon. Bill was the owner of Hixon Lock and Key. He was a former Saugus Mason. He enjoyed woodcarving and collecting stamps in Bill’s memory may be made to either the Saugus VFW Post #2346, 190C Main St., Saugus, MA01906 or northeastanimalshelter.org or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, May 30th, at 11 a.m. at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park in Peabody. For condolences www.BisbeePorcella.com. ADDRESS 334-336 Lincoln Ave 65 Winter St CITY Saugus Saugus DATE 05.06.26 05.05.26 PRICE 827000 174625 - LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Division Docket No. ES26P1551EA Estate of: MARGO E. RINGER Date of Death: April 05, 2026 INFORMAL PROBATE PUBLICATION NOTICE To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Petitioner Ralph E. Ringer of Saugus, MA Ralph E. Ringer of Saugus, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond. The estate is being administered under informal procedure by the Personal Representative under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code without supervision by the Court. Inventory and accounts are not required to be filed with the Court, but interested parties are entitled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal Representative and can petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including distribution of assets and expenses of administration. Interested parties are entitled to petition the Court to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appointed under formal procedure. A copy of the Petition and Will, if any, can be obtained from the Petitioner. 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